{"id":20203,"date":"2023-11-22T16:29:45","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T15:29:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foyerglobalhealth.com\/?post_type=destinationcpt&#038;p=20203"},"modified":"2026-03-02T17:47:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T16:47:29","slug":"living-in-china-our-key-tips-for-a-successful-relocation","status":"publish","type":"destinationcpt","link":"https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/destination\/living-in-china-our-key-tips-for-a-successful-relocation\/","title":{"rendered":"Living in China: our key tips for a successful relocation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>China has become one of the top expatriate destinations in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foyerglobalhealth.com\/plans-services\/expatriate-guide\/destinations-in-asia\/\">Asia<\/a> for thousands of international workers who are attracted both by its outstanding economic vitality and extraordinary cultural heritage. If, just like them, you want to live in the heart of the world&#8217;s oldest civilization, this guide is for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Formalities, health, education&#8230; Global Health offers you an overview of a few key topics to help you settle in mainland China!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-moving-to-china-pros-and-cons\">Moving to China: pros and cons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-advantages\">Advantages :<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Many work opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A unique cultural experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safety and security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A much lower cost of living than in Western Europe and North America (except for high property prices in big cities)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An exceptional culinary heritage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change of scenery guaranteed!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-disadvantages\">Disadvantages:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The language barrier; not speaking Mandarin can be an obstacle to your successful relocation, and learning it is difficult because it is a tonal language (depending on the tone used, the same word can have completely different meanings).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heavy government control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Massive air pollution in the big cities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foyerglobalhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/pexels-nattawara-2417915-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"living in china\" class=\"wp-image-20073\" style=\"width:435px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/pexels-nattawara-2417915-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/pexels-nattawara-2417915-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/pexels-nattawara-2417915-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/pexels-nattawara-2417915-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/pexels-nattawara-2417915-2048x1537.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-kind-of-visa-do-you-need-to-move-to-china\">What kind of visa do you need to move to China?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visaforchina.cn\/#\/guideNav\/Guidance?visacenterCode=YOW2&amp;request_locale=en_US&amp;site_alias=YOW2_EN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">several visas<\/a> for expatriates issued by the Chinese authorities. The Z visa, which must be obtained from an<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visaforchina.cn\/globle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> official visa center<\/a>, allows you to work legally as a foreigner and obtain a temporary residence permit on arrival. There are also other professional visas, such as the R visa (\u2018the talent visa\u2019). To obtain a Z work visa, you will need to prove that you have found a job in China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it is possible to extend your visa with the Public Security Bureau (PBI) in the Chinese city where you live, it is usually not possible to change the type of visa for which you have initially applied.. Before applying, it is highly recommended to contact the Chinese consulate or embassy in your home country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>N.B.: If you are planning to move to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foyerglobalhealth.com\/destination\/living-as-an-expat-in-hong-kong-our-tips-for-a-successful-move\/\">Hong Kong<\/a>, you should be aware that the administrative formalities are different, and that Hong Kong has its own immigration system. Click<a href=\"https:\/\/www.immd.gov.hk\/eng\/contactus\/index.html\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.immd.gov.hk\/eng\/contactus\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> for more information!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"fgh-slogan__wrapper has-ivory-background-color\">\n    <div class=\"fgh-slogan fgh-slogan--white has-white-background-color wp-block-fgh-slogan\">\n        <div class=\"fgh-slogan__container fgh-slogan__container--with-eyebrow\">\n            \n                            <span class=\"fgh-slogan__eyebrow\">Looking for health coverage abroad?<\/span>\n            \n            \n            <div class=\"fgh-slogan__content\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"fgh-slogan__title\">Discover today our plans in just a few clics.<\/h2>\n                \n                            <\/div>\n\n                            <div class=\"fgh-slogan__button\">\n                    \n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-plain-black-arrow-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/application.globalhealth.insurance\/\">get a free quote<\/a><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-working-in-china\">Working in China<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>China\u2019s dynamic economy and many professional opportunities are a magnet for many expatriates who choose to move to China. Professional opportunities abound, particularly in the areas of new technologies, engineering, marketing, finance and the trade industries. Before moving to the country, the vast majority of expats working in China have usually secured an expatriate contract with a foreign company. Some use official local recruitment agencies that specialise in finding jobs for foreigners and are commissioned by Chinese companies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Guanxi<\/em> (networking) is a very important part of Chinese social life, both personally and professionally. It will be one of the keys to your successful acceptance in the workplace and the country!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While English is essential at work in cities such as Shanghai or Beijing, in other cities such as Chengdu, it is advisable to learn Mandarin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foyerglobalhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/pexels-thirdman-7652040-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"work china\" class=\"wp-image-20074\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/pexels-thirdman-7652040-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/pexels-thirdman-7652040-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/pexels-thirdman-7652040-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/pexels-thirdman-7652040-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/pexels-thirdman-7652040-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The benefits accruing to you as an employee depend on the company in which you work. In a Chinese company, you are entitled to five days&#8217; paid holiday per year in addition to the eleven paid public holidays; do not expect any overtime, beyond the statutory forty-hour week, to be paid. In foreign companies, salaries are often higher than in Chinese companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-to-live-in-china\">Where to live in China?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your relocation experience will vary greatly from city to city. Where should you live in China? The answer will mainly depend on your preferences, lifestyle, and professional goals. A previous trip may have given you some food for thought. While multicultural Shanghai attracts urban souls for its cosmopolitan and modern character, authentic Beijing is very popular with expats looking for a mix of traditional culture and modernity. Hangzhou offers a great quality of life and scenery and Shenzhen is the home base of expat \u2018nerds\u2019 working in the technology industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-accommodation-in-china\">Accommodation in China<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Furnished flats, luxury houses, residences with swimming pools and sports facilities&#8230; You&#8217;ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to accommodation in China!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an expat, it is recommended to use an accredited real estate agency that specializes in finding accommodation for foreigners, especially if you don&#8217;t speak Chinese. Most of them hire English-speaking staff. A real estate professional will be able to help you find the right accommodation, with a legal lease. If you don&#8217;t want to go through an estate agent, you can identify buildings you like and approach the <em>baoan <\/em>(the security guard responsible for looking after the residence). The <em>baoan<\/em> may be able to give you information about vacant flats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The deposit is equivalent to two months&#8217; rent, and leases are usually valid for one year and renewable. In large cities such as Beijing and Shanghai, rents are much higher than in the rest of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you arrive, don&#8217;t forget to register your address with the local police station, even if it&#8217;s only temporary. Once you&#8217;ve found a permanent home, you&#8217;ll need to go back to the authorities and register your new address along with a rental contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-medical-care-in-china\">Medical care in China<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foyerglobalhealth.com\/destination\/international-health-insurance-for-expatriates-in-china\/\">The Chinese healthcare system<\/a> has undergone major reforms over the past thirty years, but there are still major disparities in terms of quality and accessibility of healthcare services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expatriates are treated either in the public hospital\u2019s \u2018VIP\u2019 wing, or in private international hospitals. They can benefit from medical care that meets or exceeds Western standards in terms of quality of infrastructure and medical care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost of treatment varies considerably depending on the location and type of medical facility, as well as the patient\u2019s profile. The vast majority of expatriates take out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foyerglobalhealth.com\/plans-services\/our-plans\/international-health-insurance-comparison\/\">international health insurance<\/a> in addition to the mandatory local health insurance, so that they can benefit from flexible and comprehensive medical cover in China and worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-education\">Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foyerglobalhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/jerry-wang-KV9F7Ypl2N0-unsplash-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"school china\" class=\"wp-image-20077\" style=\"width:319px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/jerry-wang-KV9F7Ypl2N0-unsplash-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/jerry-wang-KV9F7Ypl2N0-unsplash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/jerry-wang-KV9F7Ypl2N0-unsplash-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/jerry-wang-KV9F7Ypl2N0-unsplash-1536x866.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/jerry-wang-KV9F7Ypl2N0-unsplash-2048x1155.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Expat families usually enroll their children in international schools. Large cities such as Shanghai and Beijing have many good international schools, including the Shanghai Community International School.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-taxes\">Taxes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Expatriates are considered tax residents in China and will have their global income taxed by the Chinese government if they have not left the country for more than 30 consecutive days within a year over the last six years, or if they have resided in the country for more than 183 days per year over six consecutive years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies with Chinese capital, 100% foreign capital or mixed capital generally use a withholding tax system to tax their employees. Although foreign employees are subject to the same thresholds as Chinese employees, they benefit from certain allowances, particularly for rent and school fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some expatriates, notably \u2018foreign experts\u2019 (including UN officials) and foreigners participating in bilateral cultural or educational exchange programmes, benefit from tax exemptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tax reforms for expatriates are expected in 2028. For more information:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chinatax.gov.cn\/eng\/home.html\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chinatax.gov.cn\/eng\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.chinatax.gov.cn\/eng\/home.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-top-experiences-in-china\">Top experiences in China:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Discover the legends of the Forbidden City<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore the M\u00f2g\u0101o caves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taste the extraordinary diversity of Chinese cuisine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore the scenic Tiger Leaping Gorge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contemplate the majestic Great Wall of China<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soak up modernity in Shanghai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admire the Dragon Backbone\u2019s Terraced rice fields<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discover the monastic sites of Lhasa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":20071,"template":"","class_list":["post-20203","destinationcpt","type-destinationcpt","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":{"post_subtitle":"","post_badge":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Living as as an expat in China | Global Health<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you considering moving to China as an expat? 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